Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0122638
Date Posted:
2026-04-13
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
Our local product group Insulation & Components is a global technology leader in the design and manufacture of high-voltage transformer bushings. Renowned international companies across the electrical industry—including power generation, transmission, and distribution—trust our solutions. We hold a leading worldwide position in high-voltage bushing technology.
To strengthen our operations, we are looking for a High Voltage Testing Engineer to join our high-voltage testing team at our MICAFIL bushing factory. If you are passionate about high-voltage testing and want to actively contribute to the future of our production processes, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
How you’ll make an impact
Plan and execute electrical and thermal type tests as well as special tests on high-voltage bushings (in-house and externally), considering available resources and budget
Assist and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), including in-house FATs with customers
Ensure the full functionality and availability of three high-voltage laboratories in collaboration with the team
Lead and manage laboratory-related projects
Ensure safety of equipment and personnel through training, instructions, and compliance with safety standards
Secure quality, traceability, and compliance of bushing process steps through process instructions
Perform routine, type, and special tests as required
Continuously challenge and improve procedures and instructions as part of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)
As part of the Operations department, actively support and contribute to daily business activities
Your background
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Professional experience in high-voltage technology, testing, or electrical machines, ideally in a production or industrial environment
Solid understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
Business-fluent German and good English, both written and spoken
Strong team spirit, high social competence, and enjoyment of working in a multicultural environment
Flexible mindset with a strong enthusiasm for technology
Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
More about us
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
